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Maybe dodgy flue liner installation

Gerry1995 · 2009-02-22 09:47:58

I just had a flue liner installed in an old cottage, although I do most DIY myself I decided to pay to have this done. When I checked the work looking up chimney I see that the bend does not appear correct, looks like maybe a straight piece was used at an angle as part of the flue is slightly blocked. Also as the fireplace…

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22-02-2009 10:47am

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Gerry1995

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I just had a flue liner installed in an old cottage, although I do most DIY myself I decided to pay to have this done. When I checked the work looking up chimney I see that the bend does not appear correct, looks like maybe a straight piece was used at an angle as part of the flue is slightly blocked. Also as the fireplace had to be cut out a standard lintel was used which the flue liner (terracotta) is sitting on so cannot attach the stove flue to it. Anynoe think this is dodgy and who can I get to check it out for me. I'm thinking carbon monoxide etc..

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#2 22-02-2009 6:15pm
Prenderb

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There are chimney specialists in the golden pages if that's any help.

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